Finnish and English U16 National Teams played two exhibition encounters in Vantaa. The teams traded victories. England got to the winning start in the series. They claimed an 82:66 win in the first encounter. Finland led by seven points at the first break 21:14. But England picked up the tempo and surged ahead for a 44:36 halftime lead. England stayed in charge throughout the second half and raced to the victory at the end. Joshua Steel (183-SF-97) provided 23 points to lead the effort. Carl Wheatle (193-F-98) added 18 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. Lauri Markkanen (200-PF-97) answered with 15 points for Finland. Matias Suvanto had 12 points in the loss. Finland bounced back on the next day. The hosts came from behind in the final period and snatched a 71:70 win at the end. Edon Maxhuni (177-PG-98) finished with 19 points for the home side. England led throughout the first three quarters. They entered the fourth frame up by two points 53:51. But Finland erased the deficit and stole a tough win at the end. Riku Laine (194-G-97) netted 16 points for the winning side. Joshua Steel posted 28 points for England. Aidan Gastaldi-Davies (193-G-97) added 10 points in the defeat.

Newly promoted Legia Warszawa (PLK) inked 27-year old American guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-98kg-90, college: NJIT). He has played for the last two years at BC Nokia in Finnish Korisliiga. In 40 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.5apg last season. The former New Jersey Institute of Technology standoutis in his sixth season in pro basketball. Wilkerson has played also professionally in Puerto Rico (Atleticos), NBA G League (Oklahoma City Blue) and Mexico (Titanicos). Legia Warszawa ro... [read more]

Newly promoted Legia Warszawa (PLK) inked 27-year old American guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-98kg-90, college: NJIT). He has played for the last two years at BC Nokia in Finnish Korisliiga. In 40 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.5apg last season.The former New Jersey Institute of Technology standoutis in his sixth season in pro basketball.Wilkerson has played also professionally in Puerto Rico (Atleticos), NBA G League (Oklahoma City Blue) and Mexico (Titanicos).

Newly promoted Legia Warszawa (PLK) inked 27-year old American guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-98kg-90, college: NJIT). He has played for the last two years at BC Nokia in Finnish Korisliiga. In 40 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 3.6rpg and 2 [read more]

Newly promoted Legia Warszawa (PLK) inked 27-year old American guard Isaiah Wilkerson (191-98kg-90, college: NJIT). He has played for the last two years at BC Nokia in Finnish Korisliiga. In 40 games he averaged 13.1ppg, 3.6rpg and 2.5apg last season.The former New Jersey Institute of Technology standout is in his sixth season in pro basketball.Wilkerson has played also professionally in Puerto Rico (Atleticos), NBA G League (Oklahoma City Blue) and Mexico (Titanicos).

KTP Basket Kotka (Korisliiga) inked 31-year old American center Kenneth Simms (205-109kg-86, college: Cumberland). It is actually his comeback to KTP Basket as he has played here before. Simms played most recently at Kaposvari in Hungarian A Division. In 36 games he averaged 11.3ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.2apg last season. Simms also played that season for Gunma Crane Thunders (B League) in Japan where in 5 games he had 7.0ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.0apg. Among other achievements Simms' team won Finnish Le... [read more]

KTP Basket Kotka (Korisliiga) inked 31-year old American center Kenneth Simms (205-109kg-86, college: Cumberland). It is actually his comeback to KTP Basket as he has played here before. Simms played most recently at Kaposvari in Hungarian A Division. In 36 games he averaged 11.3ppg, 6.6rpg and 1.2apg last season. Simms also played that season for Gunma Crane Thunders (B League) in Japan where in 5 games he had 7.0ppg, 5.4rpg and 1.0apg.Among other achievements Simms' team won Finnish League Regular Season in 2015. He received also Eurobasket.com All-Finnish Korisliiga Honorable Mention award in 2015.Simms is a very experienced player. He has quite traveled the world as his pro career brought him to eleven different countries on four different continents (Europe, Asia, Latin America and of course North America). Simms has played previously professionally in Belgium, China (Ningxia Hanas), France, Germany (Eisbaeren Bremerhaven), Italy (Mantova), Lithuania, Romania (Craiova), Sweden (Sodertalje Kings), Uruguay (Atletico Welcome), Dominican Republic (Soles de Santo Domingo and Indios de San Francisco) and Japan (Kanazawa Samuraiz).He attended Cumberland University until 2009 and it will be his ninth season in pro basketball.

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